Towards a common monitoring and evaluation framework
Interest in a common monitoring and evaluation framework was stimulated as a result of the International
Health Partnership and related initiatives (IHP+).4 Launched in September 2007, the IHP+ aims to better
harmonize donor funding commitments, and improve the way in which international agencies, donors and
developing countries work together to develop and implement national health plans. The IHP+ has developed a
common monitoring and evaluation framework to enable targeted monitoring and evaluation of health system
strengthening efforts (Figure 2). This framework is country-focused and supportive of country needs while also
providing a basis for global monitoring.